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Ancient Israel

Ancient Israel: From Abraham to the Roman Destruction of the Temple

Summary

Immensely readable and digestible in just a few sittings, this book examines the complete history of ancient Israel from Abraham to the Roman destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D. Offers highest-quality authorship from respected leaders in their fields. Provides numerous color and black-and-white photos, maps, charts, and timelines. Gives a broader sweep of history, starting at an earlier point and/or ending at a later point than other books on the subject. Adds and updates evidence, analysis, and insights of events, based on developments since the book's first edition. Perfect for adult study groups and Bible groups, and anyone who wants to learn more about Israel's history or needs a refresher course.

Table of Contents

Illustrations

vi

Color Plates

vii

Maps and Charts

vii

Authors

viii

Abbreviations

xii

Introduction to the Revised Edition

xiii

Introduction to the Original Edition

xvii

Acknowledgments

xxiii

The Patriarchal Age: Abraham, Isaac and Jacob

1

(32)

P. Kyle McCarter, Jr.

Ronald S. Hendel

Israel in Egypt: The Egyptian Sojourn and the Exodus

33

(22)

Nahum M. Sarna

Hershel Shanks

The Settlement in Canaan: The Period of the Judges

55

(36)

Joseph A. Callaway

J. Maxwell Miller

The United Monarchy: Saul, David and Solomon

91

(38)

Andre Lemaire

The Divided Monarchy: The Kingdoms of Judah and Israel

129

(72)

Siegfried H. Horn

P. Kyle McCarter, Jr.

Exile and Return: From the Babylonian Destruction to the Reconstruction of the Jewish State

201

(30)

James D. Purvis

Eric M. Meyers

The Age of Hellenism: Alexander the Great and the Rise and Fall of the Hasmonean Kingdom

231

(34)

Lee I. Levine

Roman Domination: The Jewish Revolt and the Destruction of the Second Temple